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Cover: Fractured Fairy Tales

Rapunzel Swings, Arlington Independent School District

This graphic novel is loosely based on the fairy tale Rapunzel…. This book can be used in the classroom to teach fractured fairy tales vs. traditional fairy tales, elements of plot and what graphic novels are. View →

 
Cover: Freedom's Promise Set 1

Oney Judge, Arlington Independent School District

Oney Judge was 22 years old and worked as an enslaved seamstress for Martha Washington. The plan was to give her as a wedding present to Eliza, Martha’s granddaughter. She walked out the door while the rest of the house was eating dinner and then boarded a ship heading to New Hampshire. View →

 
Cover: Xtreme Armed Forces

United States Air Force, Arlington Independent School District

Recommendation: Recommended. This book explains the most modern air force in the world, the US Air Force. Readers will learn about various aircraft, such as the F-16 fighting falcon, the F-22 raptor, the B-52 bomber, and predator drones. View →

 
Cover: Earth's Energy Experiments

Oil Energy Projects, Arlington Independent School District

There are a lot of great photographs to illustrate how we get the oil to use…. The experiments are not complicated and are good representations of the various processes involved in using oil energy. View →

 
Cover: Science Adventurers

Climate Scientists, Arlington Independent School District

Recommendation: Highly Recommended. Most of the book focuses on the changes that these scientists are seeing such as the melting of glaciers over time and the effects on wildlife and humans. Full color photos and graphs helps to display the effects and data. View →

 
Cover: Strong, Healthy Girls

Strong, Healthy Girls – Booklist

The Strong, Healthy Girls series is a valuable source of information for young women who are navigating the teen world and encountering new, complex, and possibly confusing experiences. A great resource for high school and public library collections for youth. View →

 
Cover: Germ Invaders

Germ Invaders – Booklist

Children have been getting lots of messages recently about wash-ing their hands and wearing masks. The Germ Invaders series comes along at a perfect time to explain why these actions are so important, offering reassurance and empowering kids to take care of themselves. View →

 
Cover: Nuestra personalidad 2 (Character Education Set 2)

Nuestra personalidad 2 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

An engaging look at how values make a positive difference in everyday life, this series is a great choice for collections that serve linguistically diverse readers. View →

 
Cover: The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Thorough and worthy for libraries serving middle schoolers. View →

 
Cover: Special Reports Set 6

Special Reports Set 6 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

This series provides excellent research material and will help students become more informed citizens. View →

 
Cover: Mighty Muscle Cars

Mighty Muscle Cars – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Gearheads will gravitate toward this aesthetically appealing, well-written series. A great first purchase for most libraries. View →

 
Cover: Planets

Planets – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

A serviceable planet set with a lot of value added for educators and parents in the companion online resources. Recommended as an educator resource. View →